Virtual reality to reduce pain during ultrasound-guided obstetric needle procedures
Virtual Reality for Pain Control During US-guided Needle Procedures in Obstetric Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study
NA · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NCT07094451
This study will try virtual reality during ultrasound-guided needle procedures to see if it reduces pain and anxiety for obstetric patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT07094451 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This single-site, randomized controlled pilot at Mount Sinai will enroll adult obstetric patients undergoing ultrasound-guided needle procedures and randomize them to receive either a virtual reality experience during the procedure or standard care. Participants will complete validated questionnaires measuring pain and anxiety immediately after the procedure, plus surveys on intervention acceptability and overall satisfaction. The protocol excludes people with a history of seizures or severe motion sickness and requires English fluency. The primary outcomes are patient-reported procedural pain and anxiety.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (18+) who speak English and are undergoing an ultrasound-guided needle procedure at Mount Sinai, without a history of seizures or severe motion sickness, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of seizures, severe motion sickness, or who cannot tolerate or use VR equipment may not receive benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce pain and anxiety during obstetric needle procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Virtual reality has reduced procedural pain and anxiety in other clinical settings, but its use specifically for ultrasound-guided obstetric needle procedures is novel and limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Age ≥18 * English-speaking * Undergoing ultrasound-guided needle procedure at Mount Sinai Exclusion criteria: * History of seizures * Severe motion sickness
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Mount Sinai Obstetrics and Gynecology — New York, New York, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Daniel Katz, MD — Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Study coordinator: Lucy Shang, BA
- Email: lucy.shang@icahn.mssm.edu
- Phone: 212-241-7475
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Procedural Pain, Virtual reality, Procedural anxiety, Ultrasound-guided, Obstetric patients, Non-pharmacologic pain control, Immersive distraction